gwiazdka
/ˈɡvjast.ka/
The Polish phrase for "little star" is gwiazdka.
gwiazdka refers to a small star in the sky or a star-shaped decoration.
What does it mean word for word?
gwiazdka is a diminutive of the word gwiazda (star), created by adding the suffix -dka.
Which one should you use?
Maleńka gwiazdka is an informal way to say "little star" that places extra emphasis on how small the object is, while Gwiazdeczka is an endearing, informal way to refer to someone as a "little star".
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of gwiazdka is gwiazdki. If gwiazdka is used as the direct object of a verb, such as in the sentence "I see a little star", it changes to its accusative form gwiazdkę.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈɡvjast.ka/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Poland, Gwiazdka is a common colloquial name for the Christmas season and the holiday itself.
- While gwiazdka can mean a star in the sky, it is also used to describe an asterisk symbol in writing.
- In Polish culture, calling someone gwiazdeczka can be used ironically to tease someone who is acting like a 'diva' or a celebrity.
Examples in context
- Dobra robota, gwiazdeczko!Great job, little star!
- Ta mała gwiazdka na niebie jest piękna.That little star in the sky is beautiful.
Example conversation
Anna and Paweł are looking at the night sky through a telescope.
- AnnaSpójrz, tam świeci mała gwiazdka.Look, a little star is shining there.
- PawełWidzę ją, jest bardzo jasna.I see it, it is very bright.
- AnnaTa gwiazdka wydaje się być bardzo daleko.That little star seems to be very far away.
- PawełMasz rację, Anno.You are right, Anna.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gwiazdka, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
